wastewater and onsite systems
Collection Systems
Municipal sanitary sewer collection and conveyance systems are an extensive, valuable, and complex part of the nation's infrastructure. Collection systems consist of pipelines, conduits, pumping stations, force mains, and all other facilities used to collect wastewater from individual residential, industrial, and commercial sources and convey it to facilities that provide treatment before discharge to the environment.
Unfortunately, the current performance of many collection systems is poor, and many systems have received minimal maintenance for many years. Wastewater collection systems also suffer from a history of inadequate investment in maintenance and repair due in large part to the "out-of-sight, out-of-mind" nature of these systems. The poor performance of many sanitary sewer systems and resulting potential health and environmental risks highlight the need to optimize operation and maintenance of these systems.
With that need in mind, NEIWPCC recently developed and released a comprehensive manual titled Optimizing Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems. This manual helps collection system owners and operators optimize system performance, enhance effectiveness of maintenance programs, and reduce the long-term costs of operation. The manual was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It was compiled and written under the direction of an advisory committee consisting of representatives of NEIWPCC member state environmental agencies, EPA, and wastewater consultants.
The document may be downloaded from this page, or a hard copy can be purchased for $25 by contacting NEIWPCC at mail@neiwpcc.org.
In addition to developing the manual, NEIWPCC is actively involved with assisting communities with Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) programs. NEIWPCC is undertaking a regional project to develop model CMOM programs for communities to use.